Post-Master of Science in Nursing Certificate

Post-Master of Science in Nursing certificates allow nurses to add a specialty area to their master's degree. Choose from seven available post-master's certificate programs to enhance your nursing skills and expertise.

Join us for an on-campus open house to learn more about our master's, post-master's certificate and doctorate in nursing programs. Attendees rotate between stations to talk to program directors, tour our facilities and learn about the application process.

Completion Options

Completion time varies by certificate program and depends heavily on your completed master's coursework.

Application Deadlines

The application window could close early, if program capacity is reached.

Post-Master of Science in Nursing Certificate Deadlines by Semester Start

Spring

Summer

Fall

On Campus Programs

Sept. 3*

N/A

March 2 (Priority)
April 1 (Final)

Online Programs

Sept. 3

Jan. 6 (Priority)
Feb. 3 (Final)

March 2 (Priority)**
April 1 (Final)**

*Excludes Pediatric Primary Care, which is not accepting applications at this time.
**Excludes Psych-Mental Health, which admits for spring and summer semester starts only.

Programs

The Adult-Gerontology Acute Care Nurse Practitioner program prepares students to treat patients 13 and older for brief, but severe, episodes of illness, injury, or trauma in hospitals, ambulatory care facilities or short-term stay settings.

The Pediatric Primary Care Nurse Practitioner program prepares nurses to provide primary care to children who are healthy or suffering from common, acute or chronic health problems from birth to 21 years old.